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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,082.56, 901,955.87 and 334,993.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,082.56, 901,955.87 and 334,993.04 is: 502,674.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,082.56 : 901,955.87 = 334,993.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,082.56/901,955.87 = 334,993.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,082.56x = 901,955.87 × 334,993.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,082.56x = 302,148,938,837.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,148,938,837.15/601,082.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,674.61

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